The Registry: Backups, Repairs, and Protection

There are few computer topics that are approached with more caution than the Windows registry, and not without good reason. The registry is a huge and complex structure which is absolutely crucial to the correct operation of Windows XP. In this article, we will take a behind the scenes look at the Windows XP registry. The composition of the registry will be examined, as well as how to backup and protect and restore it. Once we have that out of the way, we will examine some of the things you can easily achieve by editing the registry yourself.